The car has gas fumes at the trunk of car but the check engine light doesn’t come on! We are concerned because the fumes enter the car while driving! I know Saturn Ion’s were recalled for this reason
Saturn Aura fuel smell problems
19 of the 1,440 owner complaints about the Saturn Aura describe gas smell in the cabin, most of them for the 2007 model year.
- owner complaints
- 19
- worst model year
- 2007
- typical mileage
- 88,210
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
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What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. While driving, the contact noticed a fuel odor inside the vehicle and a leak around the top of the fuel tank. The dealer (alamo city chevrolet, 9400 san pedro ave, san antonio, tx 78216, (210) 265-6130) stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Since new, we have had passenger air bag issues, ie: not sensing an adult passenger. Brakes have been operating poorly, with rear pads wearing out, and front not. Four new master cylinders, pads & rotors with no improvement. Now mid 2018, strong gasoline smell from under rear of vehicle. I have seen where other saturns, have a fuel leak relating to the fuel pump fuel lines. I suspect the same for our car. Doesn't matter how full the tank is, and of course it is parked. Should be a recall on this defect. We live in texas where it is hot. We now have about 130,000miles on the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 (na) saturn aura. While driving unknown speeds, the traction control indicator illuminated. Additionally, there was an abnormal fuel odor while approaching the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that fuel was seeping from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (walker buick gmc, 1616 macarthur drive, alexandria, la 71301) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 88,210.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. The contact stated that a very strong fuel odor was present every time the garage door was opened. The contact stated that the odor was present for approximately three weeks, but has intensified. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
When parking after a drive of any length, strong gasoline odor from tank area. After research, found it is a common fuel pump problem that was in fact recalled on the saturn ion of the same year model. To date no recalls or tsb's have been issued. I feel this is very dangerous and would like to have it fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. While the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the contact detected a fuel odor. The contact checked underneath the vehicle, but did not see a fuel leak. In addition, while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact's husband, a mechanic, checked the code that read large evap leak. The vehicle was taken to auto zone (located on main st in colony, tx). The salesperson printed a list of eighteen different evap leaks that could be the cause of the failure. The contact took the vehicle to huffines chevrolet (located in lewisville, tx) where it was diagnosed that the cam valve gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the fuel failure. The dealer informed the contact that there was a leak in the fuel tank and they would had to drop the fuel tank to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. While the vehicle was parked, a fuel odor was present and the contact noticed fuel leaking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. Updated 01/27/17*lj updated 02/01/17.
Been having problems with the transmission since I bought the car new. It shifts in 1st and 2nd fine but going into 3rd or 5th gear it will shift to neutral and then shift hard into gear. Dealership could not replicate problem but am still having it. Then recently been having a strong smell of gas from the rear of the car at the rear doors. Looked underneath the car and saw that the tank had a wet spot from fuel leaking for a while. Have never over filled my car with gas. I did drop the tank and come to fine out the whole top of the tank is covered in gas. It has been leaking for a long while.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,140.
Related recalls
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The model years with the most reports are 2007 (13 complaints), 2009 (5 complaints) and 2008 (1 complaints).
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